JOSKO GVARDIOL is in no hurry to leave RB Leipzig, his agent has confirmed.

The highly-rated defender is being coveted by top clubs all over Europe, with Chelsea believed to be leading the race .

Josko Gvardiol has impressed for Croatia at the World CupA deal was previously claimed to be close, but Gvardiol’s representatives have denied already arranging a transfer.

They told Sky Germany: “We are not in a hurry for a transfer, there are no pre-agreements with any club.

“Top clubs are informed about him but Josko has a long-term contract in Leipzig and he’s happy there.”;

Gvardiol, 20, is currently at the World Cup in Qatar with Croatia.

The centre-back has impressed with his mature performances alongside stalwart Dejan Lovren.

He will next be in action on Friday, when Croatia take on Brazil in the quarter-finals.

In addition to Chelsea , Gvardiol has also been linked with Barcelona , Manchester City and Liverpool .

Last year he revealed that his dream move would be to Anfield , telling 24hr Sata : “From a young age, I watched Liverpool games with my dad and I grew up with just them.

“When I took football more seriously, I started following them, and I definitely want the Premier League and Liverpool move one day.”;

On his idols, he then added: “As a child, I adored Messi. I couldn’t believe what he was doing on the ball.

“Later, when I found myself in the position of stopper, it was Ramos and Van Dijk.”;

Chelsea are believed to have already wrapped up a deal for Gvardiol’s RB Leipzig team-mate Christopher Nkunku.

The Blues are expected to pay the Frenchman’s £53million release clause.

The Blues are expected to sign Christopher Nkunku